MEETING THE GOD OF BETHEL 2
Text: Genesis 35:1-2
By: Adeaga O. Favour
We can't hold on to the things of the world and expect to get what the Father has for us. The God of Bethel is the God of encounter, yet will He not show up until we are willing to forsake those things that can impede the free move of His presence in our lives.
Apart from putting away the strange gods, Jacob went on to tell his household to be clean. Holiness is the lifestyle of God, all of His attributes are hinged on His holiness. Little wonder Heb 12:14 says without it, no man is qualified to see God.
What defiles you? What works of the flesh still operate in your life that robs you of an encounter with the God of Bethel? His instruction is "Be ye holy; for I am holy," 1Pt 1:16 and based on 2Tim 2:19, we understand that His foundation of holiness stands sure, hence everyone's need to depart from iniquity.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY
God's children share the same attribute with YHim - holiness.
PRAY:
Lord, please cleanse me of whatever robs me of Your presence.
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OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 30-01-2017
MEETING THE GOD OF BETHEL 1
Text: Genesis 35:1-2
By: Adeaga O. Favour
It is quite unfortunate today that our level of reverence for God has degenerated to an insulting state that, to many, anything goes in God's presence. No! It's a lie of the devil. There are demands that must be met before God would be seen of anyone. God is easy to get once the criteria are met.
The instructions Jacob gave his household is still valid till today if we will see God and experience His move in our midst. Strange gods will always stand against our encounter of the true God. "But I don't have any god," you may say. Hmm, but whatever takes the most important place in your life becomes a god to you.
Can you sacrifice your money, time, comfort, and other resources for God's sake without holding back anything? Whatever stands between you and a genuine worship of God is your god and must be put away. The God of Bethel is a jealous God, His instruction is, "Don't worship any other god beside me."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
God is near to those who have surrendered their all to Him.
PRAY:
Father, whatever is taking Your place in my life, I give them up now in Jesus' name.
Text: Genesis 35:1-2
By: Adeaga O. Favour
It is quite unfortunate today that our level of reverence for God has degenerated to an insulting state that, to many, anything goes in God's presence. No! It's a lie of the devil. There are demands that must be met before God would be seen of anyone. God is easy to get once the criteria are met.
The instructions Jacob gave his household is still valid till today if we will see God and experience His move in our midst. Strange gods will always stand against our encounter of the true God. "But I don't have any god," you may say. Hmm, but whatever takes the most important place in your life becomes a god to you.
Can you sacrifice your money, time, comfort, and other resources for God's sake without holding back anything? Whatever stands between you and a genuine worship of God is your god and must be put away. The God of Bethel is a jealous God, His instruction is, "Don't worship any other god beside me."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
God is near to those who have surrendered their all to Him.
PRAY:
Father, whatever is taking Your place in my life, I give them up now in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 29-01-2017
WINNING THE RACE 2
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
By: Adeaga O. Favour
As much as we must appreciate God for the grace available to run the race, we must also note that there is always a price to pay in order to get the prize. Apostle Paul, in his own words said, "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection," 1 Cor 9:27 and in 1 Cor 6:12, he said "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient."
Every one of us must be able to differentiate between what is useful and what is needful for our journey. That something is good does not make it right. We don't have to be held in the web of others' actions and use as yardstick for ours because what is good for them may not be right for you.
Jesus said "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple," Luke 14:27. The cross is not a palatable thing but then, it is compulsory for every true disciple to carry. Remember, no price is too big to pay to get this golden prize from the Master.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Dying daily to self and sin imprints eternity in our heart and establishes God's kingdom in us.
PRAY:
Father, please make me fit till the end on my race on earth.
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
By: Adeaga O. Favour
As much as we must appreciate God for the grace available to run the race, we must also note that there is always a price to pay in order to get the prize. Apostle Paul, in his own words said, "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection," 1 Cor 9:27 and in 1 Cor 6:12, he said "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient."
Every one of us must be able to differentiate between what is useful and what is needful for our journey. That something is good does not make it right. We don't have to be held in the web of others' actions and use as yardstick for ours because what is good for them may not be right for you.
Jesus said "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple," Luke 14:27. The cross is not a palatable thing but then, it is compulsory for every true disciple to carry. Remember, no price is too big to pay to get this golden prize from the Master.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Dying daily to self and sin imprints eternity in our heart and establishes God's kingdom in us.
PRAY:
Father, please make me fit till the end on my race on earth.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 28-01-2017
WINNING THE RACE
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
By: Adeaga O. Favour
No athlete pays a great price, punishing himself everyday and giving himself sleepless nights practicing just because he wants to do it for fun; there is a goal ahead of him and that is to win the prize. That is the motivation behind all the trainings he engages himself in.
Christianity is a race everyone who claims to be a follower of Christ engages in. Heb 12:1 admonishes us to run the race set before us, so whether you are set or not, conscious of it or not, as long as you claim to be for Christ, you are also engaged in the race.
But as much as we all are in the race, not everyone will get the prize! What's your motive and what price are you paying to wear the crown? Christianity is not a bread and butter thing, it is a serious business with a high demand and your determination to give it all it takes places you on the pedestal to get the crown.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
With the way you run your Christian race, do you think you will qualify for a crown?
PRAY:
Father, please help me not to miss it at the end of my race on earth.
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
By: Adeaga O. Favour
No athlete pays a great price, punishing himself everyday and giving himself sleepless nights practicing just because he wants to do it for fun; there is a goal ahead of him and that is to win the prize. That is the motivation behind all the trainings he engages himself in.
Christianity is a race everyone who claims to be a follower of Christ engages in. Heb 12:1 admonishes us to run the race set before us, so whether you are set or not, conscious of it or not, as long as you claim to be for Christ, you are also engaged in the race.
But as much as we all are in the race, not everyone will get the prize! What's your motive and what price are you paying to wear the crown? Christianity is not a bread and butter thing, it is a serious business with a high demand and your determination to give it all it takes places you on the pedestal to get the crown.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
With the way you run your Christian race, do you think you will qualify for a crown?
PRAY:
Father, please help me not to miss it at the end of my race on earth.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 27-01-2017
OPEN SECRET
Text: Mark 4:21-22
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What if someone secretly records what you do in your closet and think in your mind and plays it for people to see or listen to, would you be proud to have done them? Our true selves are not what men see in the public but what we do when no one is there to caution or put us on a check.
Jesus made it known to us from today's reading that everything we do in the secret, soon or later, would be unveiled for the world to see. We do not have total control of our life, whatever we do, think and say will all be accounted for someday. And when the day comes, what report would you give?
Living every moment of our life as if Jesus would come at that time is a major way to help live right. The little lies you speak, adjustment in the measurement you use to sell, illegal usage of light, padded quotations and so on will all be accounted for someday. Would you rather make amends before that day comes?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Whatever you do and are afraid of a third party is against God's will.
PRAY:
Lord, in whatever way I am defaulting, help me to make amends in Jesus' name.
Text: Mark 4:21-22
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What if someone secretly records what you do in your closet and think in your mind and plays it for people to see or listen to, would you be proud to have done them? Our true selves are not what men see in the public but what we do when no one is there to caution or put us on a check.
Jesus made it known to us from today's reading that everything we do in the secret, soon or later, would be unveiled for the world to see. We do not have total control of our life, whatever we do, think and say will all be accounted for someday. And when the day comes, what report would you give?
Living every moment of our life as if Jesus would come at that time is a major way to help live right. The little lies you speak, adjustment in the measurement you use to sell, illegal usage of light, padded quotations and so on will all be accounted for someday. Would you rather make amends before that day comes?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Whatever you do and are afraid of a third party is against God's will.
PRAY:
Lord, in whatever way I am defaulting, help me to make amends in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 26-01-2017
SUFFICIENT GRACE 2
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Youths are known for strength and zeal but Isa 40:30 says they "shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall." In running the race of life, human ability does not count, only God's grace can keep one to the finishing line.
There is also a grace that makes a man and brings him to the fullness of what God would have him be. This Apostle Paul tapped into before he later said "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain," 1 Cor 15:10.
You can't go beyond where grace carries you. And the good news is grace is available for everyone to tap into. Heb 4:16 says "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Grace is all you need for the race set before you.
PRAY:
Father, I receive a fresh baptism of the Spirit of grace in Jesus' name
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Youths are known for strength and zeal but Isa 40:30 says they "shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall." In running the race of life, human ability does not count, only God's grace can keep one to the finishing line.
There is also a grace that makes a man and brings him to the fullness of what God would have him be. This Apostle Paul tapped into before he later said "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain," 1 Cor 15:10.
You can't go beyond where grace carries you. And the good news is grace is available for everyone to tap into. Heb 4:16 says "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Grace is all you need for the race set before you.
PRAY:
Father, I receive a fresh baptism of the Spirit of grace in Jesus' name
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 25-01-2017
SUFFICIENT GRACE
Text: John 5:2-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
My wife and I got discussing recently and she said there must have been a grace that sustained Jesus in the face of all the troubles he went through on his way to the cross such that he didn't back out, and I quite agreed with her.
When he became weary and about giving up, Luke 22:43 says about Jesus that "there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him." The strength to accomplish one's assignment can be supplied through grace because grace is like a lubricating oil that keeps us going despite all odds.
After much prayers to take the thorn in his flesh away, Paul confessed that God told him "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness," 2Cor 12:9. When grace is at work, our weaknesses notwithstanding, is covered us so that God's strength is all that is seen in us.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
When your strength seems to be failing, hanging on grace is of importance.
PRAY:
Father, I receive a fresh baptism of the Spirit of grace in Jesus' name.
Text: John 5:2-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
My wife and I got discussing recently and she said there must have been a grace that sustained Jesus in the face of all the troubles he went through on his way to the cross such that he didn't back out, and I quite agreed with her.
When he became weary and about giving up, Luke 22:43 says about Jesus that "there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him." The strength to accomplish one's assignment can be supplied through grace because grace is like a lubricating oil that keeps us going despite all odds.
After much prayers to take the thorn in his flesh away, Paul confessed that God told him "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness," 2Cor 12:9. When grace is at work, our weaknesses notwithstanding, is covered us so that God's strength is all that is seen in us.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
When your strength seems to be failing, hanging on grace is of importance.
PRAY:
Father, I receive a fresh baptism of the Spirit of grace in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 24-01-2017
SUSTAINING YOUR MIRACLE
Text: John 5:2-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Whatever God does remains forever, provided we play our part in the sustenance of those things. Understanding that the devil has a three fold assignment - stealing, stealing and destroying, Jesus told the man to "sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee," Jn 5:14.
Sin opens a man to satanic attack because it is a cheap tool for breaking the hedge around us. A life of sin is a toy in the hands of the devil. This is one reason every believer is expected to be watchful always as the devil is ever on the move seeking for whom to devour (1Pt 5:8).
If you don't allow sin, the devil has no entry into your life. Sin creates cracks in the wall of your life, marriage, finance and so on which eventually grants the devil access into you. When holiness becomes your watchword, satanic activities come to a halt in and around you.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
The best way to secure your miracle is to stand against sin always.
PRAY:
Father, the grace to live a holy life in this corrupt world, I receive in Jesus' name.
Text: John 5:2-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Whatever God does remains forever, provided we play our part in the sustenance of those things. Understanding that the devil has a three fold assignment - stealing, stealing and destroying, Jesus told the man to "sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee," Jn 5:14.
Sin opens a man to satanic attack because it is a cheap tool for breaking the hedge around us. A life of sin is a toy in the hands of the devil. This is one reason every believer is expected to be watchful always as the devil is ever on the move seeking for whom to devour (1Pt 5:8).
If you don't allow sin, the devil has no entry into your life. Sin creates cracks in the wall of your life, marriage, finance and so on which eventually grants the devil access into you. When holiness becomes your watchword, satanic activities come to a halt in and around you.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
The best way to secure your miracle is to stand against sin always.
PRAY:
Father, the grace to live a holy life in this corrupt world, I receive in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 23-01-2017
ENJOYING DIVINE LEADING
Text: Psalm 32:8-10
By: Adeaga O. Favour
When you are on a route that you have no understanding of, a guide becomes inevitable if you still desire to get to your destination. Every new day is synonymous to this unknown route, hence, our need for a guide.
Thanks be to God who has not left us without a Guide. Before leaving for heaven, Jesus said "I will not leave you comfortless," Jn 14:18 and in verse 26, he went on to say "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, HE SHALL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS."
To benefit from the ministry of our Guide, obedience is key and trusting in His leadership capacity. Isa 30:21 says "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Everyday is part of the route to you destination, to get there, allow the Guide to lead you.
PRAY:
Holy Spirit, please lead me on to my destination in life and ultimately to heaven in Jesus' name.
Text: Psalm 32:8-10
By: Adeaga O. Favour
When you are on a route that you have no understanding of, a guide becomes inevitable if you still desire to get to your destination. Every new day is synonymous to this unknown route, hence, our need for a guide.
Thanks be to God who has not left us without a Guide. Before leaving for heaven, Jesus said "I will not leave you comfortless," Jn 14:18 and in verse 26, he went on to say "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, HE SHALL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS."
To benefit from the ministry of our Guide, obedience is key and trusting in His leadership capacity. Isa 30:21 says "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Everyday is part of the route to you destination, to get there, allow the Guide to lead you.
PRAY:
Holy Spirit, please lead me on to my destination in life and ultimately to heaven in Jesus' name.
FIT FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT
If you are to choose your race, complexion, family, sex, stature etc, what would you choose? Would you rather remain who you are or choose to be another person?
What most of us do not understand is that the best we could be is what God has made us. Shocked? When God was about sending us into this world, He first determined what we would do and then, what we would do dictated how we would look like. It is an ignorance of purpose that makes us desire to be someone else instead of what/who we are.
What most of us do not understand is that the best we could be is what God has made us. Shocked? When God was about sending us into this world, He first determined what we would do and then, what we would do dictated how we would look like. It is an ignorance of purpose that makes us desire to be someone else instead of what/who we are.
That you are physically challenged, slim or fat, tall or short, ‘shapeless and not beautiful’ as you may say, are not reasons for living below your potentials. Until you discover what you are meant to do, you will never appreciate why you are like that. Every time you complain about yourself, you are only displaying your ignorance of purpose and telling God He is not perfect in His work.
When you know what you are meant to do on earth, you will better appreciate how you look like because if you had not been who you are, you probably would not have been able to carry out what you were ordained to do. So, tell yourself you are custom-made for your assignment and the best you can be is who you are now.
Let your assignment motivate you and consume you to the level you care less about what people and more about what you are doing, and sooner than you expect, those who laughed at you will soon come to appreciate you for who you are.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 19-01-2017
COME AND DRINK
Text: John 7:37-38
By: Adeaga O. Favour
If you have not been thirsty, you will not appreciate what it means to have a cup of water. When all hope had been lost and everyone, probably, was on his way home, the Scripture records that Jesus stood and cried that if anyone was thirsty, they should come and drink.
Our thirst may be different but the water that will quench each thirst flows from the same source. Your own thirst may be another child, a new job, a raise in your place of work, another source of income, a write-off or payment of your debt, a car of your own and on the list goes. But no matter what it is, there is water for you.
A man who has bucket of water can't meet as much needs as one who has a well not to now talk of the one who is the fountain of water. The water men gives guarantees a come back but the water that will forever quench your thirst can only be found in Jesus (Jn 4:13-14), this is why he needs you to come and drink today.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Only Jesus has the water that quenches all thirsts.
PRAY:
Lord Jesus, please give me the water of life so that I thirst no more.
Text: John 7:37-38
By: Adeaga O. Favour
If you have not been thirsty, you will not appreciate what it means to have a cup of water. When all hope had been lost and everyone, probably, was on his way home, the Scripture records that Jesus stood and cried that if anyone was thirsty, they should come and drink.
Our thirst may be different but the water that will quench each thirst flows from the same source. Your own thirst may be another child, a new job, a raise in your place of work, another source of income, a write-off or payment of your debt, a car of your own and on the list goes. But no matter what it is, there is water for you.
A man who has bucket of water can't meet as much needs as one who has a well not to now talk of the one who is the fountain of water. The water men gives guarantees a come back but the water that will forever quench your thirst can only be found in Jesus (Jn 4:13-14), this is why he needs you to come and drink today.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Only Jesus has the water that quenches all thirsts.
PRAY:
Lord Jesus, please give me the water of life so that I thirst no more.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 17-01-2017
BEWARE OF JUICY OPPORTUNITIES
Text: Judges 4:17-21
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Not all good things come from God but all good and perfect things are from Him. When things are going so smoothly, for examples, more pays from different angles, accelerated raises from work, some time, you need to pause to confirm if God is in them all.
At the time when God would have His children leave Egypt and serve Him, Pharaoh commanded "Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words," Exo 5:9.
Knowing well that Satan, always, does not want us to do God's will, he sets baits in form of juicy things to get our attention off what God's asking us to do and as Paul encouraged that we be not ignorant of the devil's devices (2Cor 2:11), we must constantly be on the watch, sensitive so we don't miss out.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Not all that glitters is gold
PRAY:
Father, I receive grace to be watchful and sensitive in all things.
Text: Judges 4:17-21
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Not all good things come from God but all good and perfect things are from Him. When things are going so smoothly, for examples, more pays from different angles, accelerated raises from work, some time, you need to pause to confirm if God is in them all.
At the time when God would have His children leave Egypt and serve Him, Pharaoh commanded "Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words," Exo 5:9.
Knowing well that Satan, always, does not want us to do God's will, he sets baits in form of juicy things to get our attention off what God's asking us to do and as Paul encouraged that we be not ignorant of the devil's devices (2Cor 2:11), we must constantly be on the watch, sensitive so we don't miss out.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Not all that glitters is gold
PRAY:
Father, I receive grace to be watchful and sensitive in all things.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 16-01-2017
COMMIT GOD
Text: Genesis 22:11-18
Believers don't operate by world's system but by Kingdom principles. God's book is filled with principles, any area of your life you want to commit Him, you locate the principles that govern it and put them to work.
A vital principle for committing God to any area of your life is by entering into a covenant with Him. The covenant, on the other hand, is not a big issue that you should fast and pray to be able to carry out. For example, with a covenant of paying your tithes regularly, you can commit Him to a continuous flow of His blessing.
More so, a commitment to prompt obedience can commit Him to blessing you promptly. This we saw in Abraham's life when God told him to circumcise his house which he did the same day (Gen 17) and when he was to sacrifice his only son (Gen 22). All these made God swore to bless and make him a blessing.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Entering into covenant with God commits all of God to you.
ACTION:
Think of a way you can commit God to your life and talk to Him about it.
Text: Genesis 22:11-18
Believers don't operate by world's system but by Kingdom principles. God's book is filled with principles, any area of your life you want to commit Him, you locate the principles that govern it and put them to work.
A vital principle for committing God to any area of your life is by entering into a covenant with Him. The covenant, on the other hand, is not a big issue that you should fast and pray to be able to carry out. For example, with a covenant of paying your tithes regularly, you can commit Him to a continuous flow of His blessing.
More so, a commitment to prompt obedience can commit Him to blessing you promptly. This we saw in Abraham's life when God told him to circumcise his house which he did the same day (Gen 17) and when he was to sacrifice his only son (Gen 22). All these made God swore to bless and make him a blessing.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Entering into covenant with God commits all of God to you.
ACTION:
Think of a way you can commit God to your life and talk to Him about it.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 13-01-2017
STAY POSITIVE
Text: Romans 8:28
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What you see and how you perceive things has a lot of influence on how you react to issues of life. What happens to you is not as important as how you respond to them. Although, the child of her old age died, for instance, but when asked what happened, the Shunamite woman said all was well (2Kg 4:8-37).
In life's situation, choosing to stay positive makes a whole lot of difference. Your ability to remain and confess positive in horrible situations is a way to exercise your faith in God's ability to turn the tide in your favour.
As long as Peter's focus was on Jesus, he kept walking on the water "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink," Matt 14:30. Despite the hard time in the country, your choice of staying positive is one way to walk yourself into dominion.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Every battle is first won or lost in the mind before it happens in the physical.
PRAY:
Lord, I receive grace to stay in charge over every challenge of life in Jesus' name.
Text: Romans 8:28
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What you see and how you perceive things has a lot of influence on how you react to issues of life. What happens to you is not as important as how you respond to them. Although, the child of her old age died, for instance, but when asked what happened, the Shunamite woman said all was well (2Kg 4:8-37).
In life's situation, choosing to stay positive makes a whole lot of difference. Your ability to remain and confess positive in horrible situations is a way to exercise your faith in God's ability to turn the tide in your favour.
As long as Peter's focus was on Jesus, he kept walking on the water "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink," Matt 14:30. Despite the hard time in the country, your choice of staying positive is one way to walk yourself into dominion.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Every battle is first won or lost in the mind before it happens in the physical.
PRAY:
Lord, I receive grace to stay in charge over every challenge of life in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 12-01-2017
YOU
ARE NOT ORDINARY
Text:
Psalm 82:6
By:
Adeaga O. Favour
Kings
don't beg for things to happen, their words are commands that produce results.
They don't need people's approval before they do things, as their words go
forth, forces come together to actualise the order. Why? They are people of
authority and when they exercise it, no one can contest it.
From
Eccl 8:4, the Scripture says "Where the word of a king is, there is power:
and who may say unto him, What doest thou?" Anywhere a king’s word is, power is available
automatically. And it interest you to know that by redemption, you and me are
kings. Rev 5:9-10 says "...and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood...And
hast made us unto our God kings and priests...."
At
the moment when you got saved, authority was given to you. Jn 1:12 says
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of
God, even to them that believe on his name." The power of sonship puts you
in charge of all things (Eph 2:1-6). You are not ordinary.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Since you are a king, don't
live as a slave.
PRAY:
I refuse to live low of my
redemptive right in Christ in Jesus’ name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 11-01-2017
AVOID VAIN WORDS
Text: Matthew 12:34-37
By: Adeaga O. Favour
If you know that you will give account of every word that comes out of your mouth, would you still say some of the things you say? Words are not to be joked with, everything we say, whether we mean them or not, are all taken note of.
Today's reading explains to us that "For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned," Matt 12:37. Think about these: How was the heaven and earth made? What medium did Esau use to trade his birthright? What brought about the death of the Amalekite who gave the news of Saul's death to David?
There is a correlation between the words of our mouth and the state of our life. Matt 15:18 says "those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." Watch your words and watch your life grow better and healthier (Matt 12:33).
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
It is an error when you pray with your mouth and still issue wrong words with the same mouth (James 3:10)
PRAY:
Lord, I embrace the rest that is in You in Jesus' name.
Text: Matthew 12:34-37
By: Adeaga O. Favour
If you know that you will give account of every word that comes out of your mouth, would you still say some of the things you say? Words are not to be joked with, everything we say, whether we mean them or not, are all taken note of.
Today's reading explains to us that "For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned," Matt 12:37. Think about these: How was the heaven and earth made? What medium did Esau use to trade his birthright? What brought about the death of the Amalekite who gave the news of Saul's death to David?
There is a correlation between the words of our mouth and the state of our life. Matt 15:18 says "those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." Watch your words and watch your life grow better and healthier (Matt 12:33).
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
It is an error when you pray with your mouth and still issue wrong words with the same mouth (James 3:10)
PRAY:
Lord, I embrace the rest that is in You in Jesus' name.
THE LORD OUR PROVIDER
Text: Genesis 22:9-14
Memory Verse: Psalm 23:1
INTRODUCTION: God’s blessings are not for Him but for us. Every provision in Christ is for the Church but there are specific things we must do to activate them. As we trust the Holy Spirit to speak to us, may all our needs be met from today in Jesus’ name.
OUTLINES:
1. GOD’S ASSURANCE OF PROVISION
2. SOME WAYS GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS CHILDREN
3. HOW TO TAP INTO GOD’S PROVISION
1. GOD'S ASSURANCE OF PROVISION
Ps 23:1, Phil 4:19, Ps 34:10, Ps 84:11
2. SOME WAYS GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS CHILDREN
a) He can multiply the little you have 2Kg 4:1-6, John 6:5-13
b) Animal provision Matt 17:27, 1Kg 17:2-6
c) Human agent Luke 8:2-3
d) Angelic provision 1Kg 19:4-7
3. HOW TO TAP INTO GOD'S RESOURCES
a) Submit under God’s leading Ps 23:1
b) Be a giver Luke 6:38, Pro 3:9-10, Pro 11:24
c) Be a committed tithe payer Mal 3:10-12
d) Make God’s kingdom your priority Matt 6:33
e) Put your trust in God as your only Provider Ps 34:10.
CONCLUSION: Even in hard times, God’s provision never runs out. When we meet the conditions for His supply, we qualify and enjoy His provisions.
Memory Verse: Psalm 23:1
INTRODUCTION: God’s blessings are not for Him but for us. Every provision in Christ is for the Church but there are specific things we must do to activate them. As we trust the Holy Spirit to speak to us, may all our needs be met from today in Jesus’ name.
OUTLINES:
1. GOD’S ASSURANCE OF PROVISION
2. SOME WAYS GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS CHILDREN
3. HOW TO TAP INTO GOD’S PROVISION
1. GOD'S ASSURANCE OF PROVISION
Ps 23:1, Phil 4:19, Ps 34:10, Ps 84:11
2. SOME WAYS GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS CHILDREN
a) He can multiply the little you have 2Kg 4:1-6, John 6:5-13
b) Animal provision Matt 17:27, 1Kg 17:2-6
c) Human agent Luke 8:2-3
d) Angelic provision 1Kg 19:4-7
3. HOW TO TAP INTO GOD'S RESOURCES
a) Submit under God’s leading Ps 23:1
b) Be a giver Luke 6:38, Pro 3:9-10, Pro 11:24
c) Be a committed tithe payer Mal 3:10-12
d) Make God’s kingdom your priority Matt 6:33
e) Put your trust in God as your only Provider Ps 34:10.
CONCLUSION: Even in hard times, God’s provision never runs out. When we meet the conditions for His supply, we qualify and enjoy His provisions.
RUNNING TO WIN
Text: 1 Cor 9:24-27
Memory Verse: 1 Cor 9:24
INTRODUCTION: Everyone is engaged in a race, although, to different destinations. The race of life is not just be run for fun but to win the prize. As each prize differs, we must pay the price to get the best. As we trust the Holy Spirit for His grace, may we run to glory in Jesus’ name.
OUTLINES:
1. WHY DO WE NEED TO RUN?
2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO FINISHED THEIR RACE
3. HOW TO RUN TO WIN
1. WHY DO WE NEED TO RUN TO WIN?
a) Jesus run the race Heb 12:2
b) Men ahead of us have done the same Heb 12:1
c) It is the condition to get the prize
2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO FINISHED THEIR RACE
a) Apostle Paul 2Tim 4:7-8
b) Jesus John 17:4
3. HOW TO RUN TO WIN
a) Deny yourselves of pleasures that can weigh you down Heb 12:1
b) Run with purpose 1Cor 9:26.
c) Follow the rules 2Tim 2:4, Josh 1:8
d) Be willing to pay the price 1Cor 9:25,27 2Tim 2:3.
e) Trust the Holy Spirit to help you 1Sam 2:9, Zec 4:6.
CONCLUSION: Despite the corruption in the system, like Daniel, Joseph, the three Hebrew men and the apostles, we must be determined to run our race so we can get the crown that God has for us at the end.
Memory Verse: 1 Cor 9:24
INTRODUCTION: Everyone is engaged in a race, although, to different destinations. The race of life is not just be run for fun but to win the prize. As each prize differs, we must pay the price to get the best. As we trust the Holy Spirit for His grace, may we run to glory in Jesus’ name.
OUTLINES:
1. WHY DO WE NEED TO RUN?
2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO FINISHED THEIR RACE
3. HOW TO RUN TO WIN
1. WHY DO WE NEED TO RUN TO WIN?
a) Jesus run the race Heb 12:2
b) Men ahead of us have done the same Heb 12:1
c) It is the condition to get the prize
2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO FINISHED THEIR RACE
a) Apostle Paul 2Tim 4:7-8
b) Jesus John 17:4
3. HOW TO RUN TO WIN
a) Deny yourselves of pleasures that can weigh you down Heb 12:1
b) Run with purpose 1Cor 9:26.
c) Follow the rules 2Tim 2:4, Josh 1:8
d) Be willing to pay the price 1Cor 9:25,27 2Tim 2:3.
e) Trust the Holy Spirit to help you 1Sam 2:9, Zec 4:6.
CONCLUSION: Despite the corruption in the system, like Daniel, Joseph, the three Hebrew men and the apostles, we must be determined to run our race so we can get the crown that God has for us at the end.
EFFECTUAL PRAYER
Text: James 5:13-16
Memory Verse: Luke 18:1
INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not an option for believers, everyone have been commanded to pray always (1Thess 5:17). Prayer is not just about saying what we want but allowing the Holy Spirit to help prayer rightly.
OUTLINES:
1. WHAT IS EFFECTUAL PRAYER?
2. WHY PRAYERS DON’T GET ANSWERS
3. HOW TO PRAY EFFECTUALLY
1. WHAT IS EFFECTUAL PRAYER?
a) It is prayer offered based on the understanding of God’s will Matt 6:9-10
b) It is the prayer offered from a pure conscience i.e a pure heart Acts 24:16
c) Praying according to God’s word
2. WHY PRAYERS DON'T GET ANSWERS
a) They pray to satisfy their selfish desires James 4:3
b) Lack of knowledge of God’s word and will Jn 15:7
c) Praying with unforgiveness in the heart Mark 11:25-26
d) Praying to show off Matt 6:5-6
3. HOW TO PRAY EFFECTUALLY
a) Be free from every form of sin Jn 9:31
b) Be definite in your prayer Matt 6:7, Mark 10:51-52
c) Pray with faith Mark 11:24
d) Be more conscious of God’s will Matt 6:33
e) Let the Holy Spirit guide you through Rom 8:26, Jn 14:26.
CONCLUSION: God is still in the business of answering the prayers of His children when channeled according to His will
Memory Verse: Luke 18:1
INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not an option for believers, everyone have been commanded to pray always (1Thess 5:17). Prayer is not just about saying what we want but allowing the Holy Spirit to help prayer rightly.
OUTLINES:
1. WHAT IS EFFECTUAL PRAYER?
2. WHY PRAYERS DON’T GET ANSWERS
3. HOW TO PRAY EFFECTUALLY
1. WHAT IS EFFECTUAL PRAYER?
a) It is prayer offered based on the understanding of God’s will Matt 6:9-10
b) It is the prayer offered from a pure conscience i.e a pure heart Acts 24:16
c) Praying according to God’s word
2. WHY PRAYERS DON'T GET ANSWERS
a) They pray to satisfy their selfish desires James 4:3
b) Lack of knowledge of God’s word and will Jn 15:7
c) Praying with unforgiveness in the heart Mark 11:25-26
d) Praying to show off Matt 6:5-6
3. HOW TO PRAY EFFECTUALLY
a) Be free from every form of sin Jn 9:31
b) Be definite in your prayer Matt 6:7, Mark 10:51-52
c) Pray with faith Mark 11:24
d) Be more conscious of God’s will Matt 6:33
e) Let the Holy Spirit guide you through Rom 8:26, Jn 14:26.
CONCLUSION: God is still in the business of answering the prayers of His children when channeled according to His will
TRIM YOUR LAMP
Text: Matt 25:1-7
Memory Verse: John 8:12
INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a watchman, so while others are asleep, playing or messing around with their lives, we must keep our watch for the return of the bridegroom.
OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
2. WHEN TO TRIM YOUR LAMP
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
a) The flesh may weary out
b) To avoid being burnt out
c) To remove excesses and things that may easily trip us off track Heb 12:1, Song 2:15
d) So as to burn brighter and better.
2. WHEN TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) When you are becoming weak spiritually Rev 3:15-16
b) Struggle to do spiritual things
c) Manifestation of the works of the flesh Gal 5:19-20
d) When carnal things are taking over spiritual things e.g excessive watching of TV, too much talk
e) Decrease in the move of God in your life.
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) Wait on God Isa 40:29-31. You can do this by fasting and praying more and studying God’s word.
b) Pray more in the Spirit Jude 20
CONCLUSION: How well you can trim your lamp determines how bright and far you will burn. And to remain relevant before God, a continuous trimming of your lamp is important.
Memory Verse: John 8:12
INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a watchman, so while others are asleep, playing or messing around with their lives, we must keep our watch for the return of the bridegroom.
OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
2. WHEN TO TRIM YOUR LAMP
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
a) The flesh may weary out
b) To avoid being burnt out
c) To remove excesses and things that may easily trip us off track Heb 12:1, Song 2:15
d) So as to burn brighter and better.
2. WHEN TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) When you are becoming weak spiritually Rev 3:15-16
b) Struggle to do spiritual things
c) Manifestation of the works of the flesh Gal 5:19-20
d) When carnal things are taking over spiritual things e.g excessive watching of TV, too much talk
e) Decrease in the move of God in your life.
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) Wait on God Isa 40:29-31. You can do this by fasting and praying more and studying God’s word.
b) Pray more in the Spirit Jude 20
CONCLUSION: How well you can trim your lamp determines how bright and far you will burn. And to remain relevant before God, a continuous trimming of your lamp is important.
WALKING IN THE LIGHT
Text: 1 John 1:5-7
Memory Verse: John 8:12
INTRODUCTION: God is light and in Him is no darkness. He wants every one of us to walk in the same light as this makes us true sons and daughters of God.
OUTLINES:
1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WALK IN THE LIGHT?
2. WHY MUST WE WALK IN THE LIGHT?
3. HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT.
1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WALK IN THE LIGHT?
a) It means to walk in the reality of God’s word Ps 119:105
b) It means to be guided and led by the Holy Spirit Gal 5:16
2. WHY MUST WE WALK IN THE LIGHT?
a) The coming of light is an evidence of solution to situations Gen 1:1-3
b) To enjoy the life of God Jn 1:4,
c) When there is light, one will shine Isa 60:1, Matt 5:16
d) It assures a goodly destination Jn 12:35.
3. HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT
a) Do away with the works of darkness Rom 13:12
b) Go for God’s word Ps 119:115, Jn 1:1-5
c) Fellowship with God always 1 Jn 1:7
d) Obey the voice of the Holy Spirit Gal 5:18
CONCLUSION: When you walk in the light, you will not be confused and the devil will not be able to deceive you
Memory Verse: John 8:12
INTRODUCTION: God is light and in Him is no darkness. He wants every one of us to walk in the same light as this makes us true sons and daughters of God.
OUTLINES:
1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WALK IN THE LIGHT?
2. WHY MUST WE WALK IN THE LIGHT?
3. HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT.
1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WALK IN THE LIGHT?
a) It means to walk in the reality of God’s word Ps 119:105
b) It means to be guided and led by the Holy Spirit Gal 5:16
2. WHY MUST WE WALK IN THE LIGHT?
a) The coming of light is an evidence of solution to situations Gen 1:1-3
b) To enjoy the life of God Jn 1:4,
c) When there is light, one will shine Isa 60:1, Matt 5:16
d) It assures a goodly destination Jn 12:35.
3. HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT
a) Do away with the works of darkness Rom 13:12
b) Go for God’s word Ps 119:115, Jn 1:1-5
c) Fellowship with God always 1 Jn 1:7
d) Obey the voice of the Holy Spirit Gal 5:18
CONCLUSION: When you walk in the light, you will not be confused and the devil will not be able to deceive you
OIR DAILY REFLECTION: 09-01-2017
A REST FOR YOUR SOUL
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
By: Adeaga O. Favour
At a time when there is darkness in the land, things seeming not to work and panic on how to sustain in the hard times, God's rest is ever sure for His children. Heb 4:9 assures that "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."
Little wonder Jesus said "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," Matt 11:28. An assuring and lasting rest comes from above and not abroad, and is never based on your job security, high connections or huge investments.
The rest of God grants you peace in the storm (Mark 4:37-38) and ensures your exemption from the scourges of the sun (Ps 91:7-10) so that while others are complaining, you are busy enjoying divine liftings (Job 22:29). Take cover in God's assuring rest.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Only Jesus has the rest your soul needs.
PRAY:
Lord, I embrace the rest that is in You in Jesus' name.
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
By: Adeaga O. Favour
At a time when there is darkness in the land, things seeming not to work and panic on how to sustain in the hard times, God's rest is ever sure for His children. Heb 4:9 assures that "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."
Little wonder Jesus said "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," Matt 11:28. An assuring and lasting rest comes from above and not abroad, and is never based on your job security, high connections or huge investments.
The rest of God grants you peace in the storm (Mark 4:37-38) and ensures your exemption from the scourges of the sun (Ps 91:7-10) so that while others are complaining, you are busy enjoying divine liftings (Job 22:29). Take cover in God's assuring rest.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Only Jesus has the rest your soul needs.
PRAY:
Lord, I embrace the rest that is in You in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 08-01-2017
LAY THEM AT THE ALTAR
Text: Genesis 22:1-3
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What can be too demanding for God to ask from you? It is so easy to talk about the 'dangerous' act of obedience that Abraham did but challenging to do what he did. The truth is to get the blessing anyone has, one must be willing to do what the person did.
There is a always a requirement from God to qualify for the blessing He has for us. Before we can qualify to receive from Him, we must be willing to release what is in our hands. Isaac needed to go for the blessings of Gen 22:17-18 to be established.
What needs to leave your hands to God's? What position, certificate, relationship, connection, business and career, and so on needs to leave your hands to get what God has for you? Anything that can come between you and God can come between you and your blessing.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
When God places a demand, it's not as though He needed it but because He wants to bless us.
PRAY:
Father, I consecrate all I have to You in Jesus' nname
Text: Genesis 22:1-3
By: Adeaga O. Favour
What can be too demanding for God to ask from you? It is so easy to talk about the 'dangerous' act of obedience that Abraham did but challenging to do what he did. The truth is to get the blessing anyone has, one must be willing to do what the person did.
There is a always a requirement from God to qualify for the blessing He has for us. Before we can qualify to receive from Him, we must be willing to release what is in our hands. Isaac needed to go for the blessings of Gen 22:17-18 to be established.
What needs to leave your hands to God's? What position, certificate, relationship, connection, business and career, and so on needs to leave your hands to get what God has for you? Anything that can come between you and God can come between you and your blessing.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
When God places a demand, it's not as though He needed it but because He wants to bless us.
PRAY:
Father, I consecrate all I have to You in Jesus' nname
OUR DAILY REFLECTION 07-01-2017
GIVE NO ROOM TO THE DEVIL
Text: Eph 4:26-27
By: Adeaga O. Favour
You cannot play with fire and expect not to be burned. Breaking the hedge and expecting God to keep you is giving room for the serpent to bite you. One of the things that affected Eve was her discussion with the devil in the garden (Gen 3:1-5).
When you know your weak point, you guide it jealously. For examples, if watching a sexually arousing movie will trigger your emotions, you don't have to watch it and if you don't have financial integrity, why accept to keep others' money for them.
From 1Pt 5:8, we are admonished to be watchful because the devil is roaming about seeking for whom to devour. Never make your life accessible to him. A third party in your relationship can be dangerous. By all means, let not the devil have a space.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
The devil needs a loop hole to operate, be watchful always.
PRAY:
Father, every access point of the devil into my life, I block it in Jesus name.
Text: Eph 4:26-27
By: Adeaga O. Favour
You cannot play with fire and expect not to be burned. Breaking the hedge and expecting God to keep you is giving room for the serpent to bite you. One of the things that affected Eve was her discussion with the devil in the garden (Gen 3:1-5).
When you know your weak point, you guide it jealously. For examples, if watching a sexually arousing movie will trigger your emotions, you don't have to watch it and if you don't have financial integrity, why accept to keep others' money for them.
From 1Pt 5:8, we are admonished to be watchful because the devil is roaming about seeking for whom to devour. Never make your life accessible to him. A third party in your relationship can be dangerous. By all means, let not the devil have a space.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
The devil needs a loop hole to operate, be watchful always.
PRAY:
Father, every access point of the devil into my life, I block it in Jesus name.
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
A man without a vision is like a traveler without a hope of destination. Although, one thing is to have a vision and another is to achieve it. So, a vision is not yet considered a good one until it sees the light of fulfillment.
I have noticed that many people talk about everyone having a vision for life. Many books, seminars, articles and so on, have been written on this topic. Fine, it is good but the fact is every vision that will ever be achieved must be on the bedrock of a discovered purpose.
It is no gainsay that many keep setting goals but only few achieve theirs. The reason for those who do not achieve theirs, sometime, is not because they lack the power to do so but because the vision did not spring out of the reason for which they were created. Therefore, discovering purpose remains the springboard for the fulfillment of vision.
No man will ever go far in life if he cannot honestly proffer an answer to the question, “Why am I here?”
God is a God of purpose. That is why everything existing in the world today is meant to achieve a purpose- even you, just as every product in the market is designed to achieve certain purposes. I believe that the greatest tragedy that can ever befall a man in life is not death, nor the loss of a loved one but failure to discover one’s purpose on earth and fulfill destiny.
The difference between celebrities and non-entities is self discovery. Understand the fact that no success can be achieved until there is a discovery of purpose. Your success is not a function of your education background but grossly dependent on the discovery of why you are created. How far you will go in life is proportional to how much of yourself you know. Moreover, a life that is not driven by purpose will end up in tragedy while a purpose-driven life will end up in dignity and become a celebrity.
So, if I may ask you again, why are you here? It is when you have discovered the answer to this question that you can now write your vision in relation to the answer you have, as this is the key that I know can open the door to the fulfillment of your vision.
WHAT IS YOUR SEED?
True success is not about the accumulation of material things but the discovery and fulfillment of the reason for one’s existence. In fact, a man is not considered to have lived a fulfilled life, if after he had departed from this world, could not be remembered for his impact on his generation. More so, life cannot be meaningful until there is a discovery of why you are here, because the discovery of your reason for existence – purpose, is the foundation of your success in life.
There are two sets of people, I believe – those who struggle to make headway in life and those who get things done easily. Now, the difference between the duo is not chance or luck but life based on purpose. Have you seen a man who lives his life based on a discovered purpose? Things will work out for such easily than a man without the knowledge of his reason for existence. The only thing that can make life not to be a bed of roses is when you are yet to discover the ‘why’ you are.
Purpose is like a seed. A farmer cannot have a successful planting if he would not sit and first determine the kind of seed to plant. It is the identification of the seed he wants to plant, that will pave the way to other questions he must answer before he goes ahead to plant. The same principle applies to you. Your seed is your purpose and until you discover it, you cannot have a successful planting.
The number of things you have tried is not what makes you a legend but what you have done successfully. Great icons are not men that are known for many things but one thing they do excellently. You cannot be celebrated until you stick yourself to that one thing you have discovered about yourself. Remember that you can be talented in many ways, but the fact is all these are meant to contribute to the fulfillment of your purpose.
Discover your seed and move to the world of highflyers
OUR DAILY REFLECTION 06-01-2017
Theme: GOD'S EXEMPTION PLAN
Text: Psalm 105:13-15
By: Adeaga O. Favour
God's exemption plan for every of His children is still as strong today as ever before. At a time when the earth was corrupt and God was planning to destroy everything He have made, Gen 6:8 says Noah found grace before God.
But how? Verse 9 says "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God." Noah's righteousness sought him out for God's grace but his obedience delivered him from destruction (Gen 6:22).
God's rescue plan is unlocked in obedience to His commands. For example, He told the Israelites if they obeyed Him, sicknesses and diseases would be far from them (Exo 15:26). Also, devourer would be far from you (Mal 3:10) and you'll be divinely directed (Pro 3:5-6) when you obey, among other things.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Obeying God's instructions immunes you to destructions.
PRAY:
I receive, Father, the grace to obey always in Jesus' name.
Text: Psalm 105:13-15
By: Adeaga O. Favour
God's exemption plan for every of His children is still as strong today as ever before. At a time when the earth was corrupt and God was planning to destroy everything He have made, Gen 6:8 says Noah found grace before God.
But how? Verse 9 says "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God." Noah's righteousness sought him out for God's grace but his obedience delivered him from destruction (Gen 6:22).
God's rescue plan is unlocked in obedience to His commands. For example, He told the Israelites if they obeyed Him, sicknesses and diseases would be far from them (Exo 15:26). Also, devourer would be far from you (Mal 3:10) and you'll be divinely directed (Pro 3:5-6) when you obey, among other things.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Obeying God's instructions immunes you to destructions.
PRAY:
I receive, Father, the grace to obey always in Jesus' name.
IS GOD REALLY THERE?
Sometime, when we are on a journey that seems to be too rough than expected or taking a longer time than we calculated, we are tempted to conclude that we either have missed our way or God is not in such a journey with us.
The Psalmist said "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me," Ps 23:4a. The smoothness or roughness of a road is not a determining factor as to whether God is with us or not.
As part of His method of training His children on dependence on Him, God sometime takes us through rough and long paths. Although, there was a shorter path to the Promised Land, yet it pleased God to take the Israelis through the wilderness to train them (Deut 8:1-3). Remember, no matter what or where you go through, God's assuring presence with you is all you need
The Psalmist said "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me," Ps 23:4a. The smoothness or roughness of a road is not a determining factor as to whether God is with us or not.
As part of His method of training His children on dependence on Him, God sometime takes us through rough and long paths. Although, there was a shorter path to the Promised Land, yet it pleased God to take the Israelis through the wilderness to train them (Deut 8:1-3). Remember, no matter what or where you go through, God's assuring presence with you is all you need
OUR DAILY REFLECTION 05-01-2017
BE SCRIPTURALLY GUIDED
Text: Psalm 19:7-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
God's word is God's verdict over any situation. It is as pure and perfect as God (Ps 19:7-9) and remains forever settled (Ps 119:89), so there can never be any form of contamination or amendment in it. The word is exalted above all of God's names.
God's word expresses His will at all times so that when you lay hold on it, you have laid hold on the will of God. You may be deceived by voices or men but there is no deception in God's word, it is explicitly inspired and divinely interpreted by God's Spirit.
From Psalm 119:105, Scripture says "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." The word prevents you from stumbling and making mistakes. Before anything is accepted as God's, if it negates what God's word is, reject it without any further consideration.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
God's word is God's verdict over any situation.
PRAY:
Father, as from today, I walk in the light of Your word in Jesus' name.
Text: Psalm 19:7-9
By: Adeaga O. Favour
God's word is God's verdict over any situation. It is as pure and perfect as God (Ps 19:7-9) and remains forever settled (Ps 119:89), so there can never be any form of contamination or amendment in it. The word is exalted above all of God's names.
God's word expresses His will at all times so that when you lay hold on it, you have laid hold on the will of God. You may be deceived by voices or men but there is no deception in God's word, it is explicitly inspired and divinely interpreted by God's Spirit.
From Psalm 119:105, Scripture says "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." The word prevents you from stumbling and making mistakes. Before anything is accepted as God's, if it negates what God's word is, reject it without any further consideration.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
God's word is God's verdict over any situation.
PRAY:
Father, as from today, I walk in the light of Your word in Jesus' name.
OUR DAILY REFLECTION: 04-01-2017
THE FATHER'S BLESSING
Text: Genesis 27:1-4
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Some blessings do not just come cheaply or on a platter of gold, there are specific things that must be done to qualify for them. From today's text, we discovered that when Isaac wanted to bless his son, he told him to "make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die," Gen 27:4
It was not as though the father could not bless without getting the gift from his son but because the blessing needed to come from his innermost being (soul), something needed to provoke it. A price had to be paid to unleash the blessing.
Also from the Scripture, you discover that after a major sacrifice had been accepted by God the Father, a blessing follows (Gen 8:20-9:1, Gen 22:16-18). So, if you don't have an earthly father, you can still connect and contact from your spiritual father.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Giving to your father is a way to keep the blessing flowing.
ACTION:
Prepare a gift and present to your father.
Great morning!!!
Text: Genesis 27:1-4
By: Adeaga O. Favour
Some blessings do not just come cheaply or on a platter of gold, there are specific things that must be done to qualify for them. From today's text, we discovered that when Isaac wanted to bless his son, he told him to "make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die," Gen 27:4
It was not as though the father could not bless without getting the gift from his son but because the blessing needed to come from his innermost being (soul), something needed to provoke it. A price had to be paid to unleash the blessing.
Also from the Scripture, you discover that after a major sacrifice had been accepted by God the Father, a blessing follows (Gen 8:20-9:1, Gen 22:16-18). So, if you don't have an earthly father, you can still connect and contact from your spiritual father.
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
Giving to your father is a way to keep the blessing flowing.
ACTION:
Prepare a gift and present to your father.
Great morning!!!
START EARLY
Nothing equates knowing what to do early and committing to doing them on time. God plans for every individual even before such child is sent to the world. His purpose for each child determines how the child would look like so that an early discovery of this can help the child go far.
Early starters are early risers. When you know what to do early enough, you can beat around the bush or fight shadows neither can you waste away. 2 Chro 34:1 tells us Josiah began his reign at age eight. Imagine having an eight year old president over a country.
It's day three in 2017, what plans have you got? Have you even begun executing the plans you have? Beginning early gives you enough time for proper execution of your plan(s). Rise up and set out with a definite plan(s) and make this year the best so far for yourself.
This year shall be for you the best year so far in Jesus' name!
Go and succeed.
Early starters are early risers. When you know what to do early enough, you can beat around the bush or fight shadows neither can you waste away. 2 Chro 34:1 tells us Josiah began his reign at age eight. Imagine having an eight year old president over a country.
It's day three in 2017, what plans have you got? Have you even begun executing the plans you have? Beginning early gives you enough time for proper execution of your plan(s). Rise up and set out with a definite plan(s) and make this year the best so far for yourself.
This year shall be for you the best year so far in Jesus' name!
Go and succeed.
WHAT'S SPECIAL
One of the reasons God created time for is to help us organize our lives and key into His moves for our lives. The time, on the other hand, have further been broken down to years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds (and milliseconds as the case may be).
Every new day or month means different thing to different people. For example, to someone going through a challenge, it may mean “Don’t give up, God’s not through with you.” To another, it may mean OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE YOUR GOAL OR DREAM, while to another, it may mean FRESH START and yet, it may mean REINFORCEMENT to another. But whatever it may be, there is always something in each day for everyone who can see beyond their present.
No day is the same as the other, every day is unique in itself. This is because God does not make duplicate, whatever He does is usually in its original state. What does this day mean to you? Go ahead and give it expression.
Stay in charge and remember, if God has not given up on you, you don’t have to give up on yourself.
Every new day or month means different thing to different people. For example, to someone going through a challenge, it may mean “Don’t give up, God’s not through with you.” To another, it may mean OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE YOUR GOAL OR DREAM, while to another, it may mean FRESH START and yet, it may mean REINFORCEMENT to another. But whatever it may be, there is always something in each day for everyone who can see beyond their present.
No day is the same as the other, every day is unique in itself. This is because God does not make duplicate, whatever He does is usually in its original state. What does this day mean to you? Go ahead and give it expression.
Stay in charge and remember, if God has not given up on you, you don’t have to give up on yourself.
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